Lead Cook - Luxury Hotel Kitchen Leader

Davidson Hospitality Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Dental & Vision Coverage

Job summary

Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club in Miami seeks a Lead Cook to lead a fast-paced kitchen, inspiring a team and delivering exceptional dining experiences under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.

You will develop new menu items, maintain consistent quality, and manage inventory and ordering. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in a lead cook role in a high-volume hotel kitchen with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree or certificate preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a lead cook or similar role in a high-volume restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Proficient in all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to manage inventory and ordering of ingredients.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cooks to prepare and present high-quality dishes.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and Sous Chef to develop new menu items.
• Ensure consistent quality across all dishes and manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

Inventory mgmt

Food safety

Team supervision

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club in Miami seeks a Lead Cook to lead a fast-paced kitchen, inspiring a team and delivering exceptional dining experiences under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.

You will develop new menu items, maintain consistent quality, and manage inventory and ordering. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in a lead cook role in a high-volume hotel kitchen with strong leadership and communication skills.